Algorithms That Teach You Math

Explore the development of algorithms designed to teach mathematics in this 35-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Discover how mathsteps, an open-source library, solves algebra problems while providing step-by-step explanations. Learn about the unique challenges of optimizing algorithms for educational purposes, including parsing math input, creating intuitive data structures, and determining the most effective problem-solving steps. Delve into the process of translating human problem-solving techniques into algorithmic form, and examine the potential future applications and limitations of such tools. Gain insights from Evy Kassirer, a Computer Science student with experience at Google, Khan Academy, and Socratic, as she shares her passion for coding and education.

Introduction
Building the Algorithm
Simplifying
Tree searches
Simplification
Detail
Complexity
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Limitations
How many steps do you show
Different people solve math differently
Teaching to help learning
Not a full teaching tool
Adding fractions
How much detail
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Machine Learning
Open Source
Community
Demo
Outro